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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.34, 25,115.70 and 8,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.34, 25,115.70 and 8,010.44 is: 11,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.34 : 25,115.70 = 8,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.34/25,115.70 = 8,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.34x = 25,115.70 × 8,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.34x = 201,187,807.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,187,807.91/16,769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.36

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